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"A portrait of my child, once a week, every week, in 2013."

SOFIA:  You are my goofy child, my prankster.  You are the spitting image of your Papa, though every now and again I find some piece of myself in you and it makes me pause.  You are my lover, and you are my fighter.  You greet me in the morning with sweet, breathy kisses that only the mouth of a little girl can give.  I hope you will look back on this blog and find strength when you're feeling kicked-down, confidence when you're doubting your abilities, and daily reminders of how much love we have for you, for our home, for our marriage, for this little life we've made.  I am thankful for every day I get to be your mum, and you are certainly becoming the most beautiful soul I could have hoped to raise.

This photo was a stand-out favorite, but you can find more from our day here.

TAKING PART IN THE 52 PORTRAIT SERIES  |  STARTED BY: CHE AND FIDEL

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  1. Lamb Loves FoxFebruary 9, 2013 at 1:11 PM

    Arg! Your photos are so amazing! I'm so jealous.

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    1. KateFebruary 9, 2013 at 4:15 PM

      And you are too sweet... I'm consistently inspired by you!

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  2. UnknownFebruary 9, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    Oh I do love a child in a bonnet! Love this pic.

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  3. little sleepFebruary 9, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    Stunning. The photo and the words. x

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  4. little wild mooseFebruary 9, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    Oh Kate, such beautiful words... tears welled up in my eyes. I could have said the exact same words to Everly. x

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  5. EllaFebruary 9, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    beautiful photo and little Sofia!

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  6. BigLittleFebruary 9, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    You can see a little of her soul in this pic. Just beautiful. New follower:) Loving your blog, will spend a little time reading some of your back posts later today. Lisa x

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    1. KateFebruary 9, 2013 at 3:58 PM

      Welcome! I'm happy you made your way over here :)

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  7. Ruby HoppenFebruary 9, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    What a poignant photograph, she has such a wise face. I'm glad you chose to shoot it in black and white x

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    1. KateFebruary 9, 2013 at 3:57 PM

      I'm usually a fan of color, but this just seemed to be made for black and white. Glad you agree x

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  8. JulieFebruary 9, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    Oh, Kate. I love this picture. Sofia seems to have such a lovely peace about her. Looked through the other pictures, too- I don't know how you chose! I'm a huge fan of the camera to face + little teeth poking out picture. xo

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  9. Mama SmithFebruary 9, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    Those deep dark eyes are beautiful! Wonderful image.

    xox Lilly

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  10. JenniferFebruary 9, 2013 at 7:00 PM

    What a perfect shot Kate, I love that you chose black and white for this one! Such a sweet girl Sofia is!

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  11. CoryFebruary 9, 2013 at 7:00 PM

    Sofia is such a cherub in her bonnet!

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  12. BelindaFebruary 9, 2013 at 11:59 PM

    I just gasped. Sooo gorgeous x

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  13. Tigerlilly QuinnFebruary 10, 2013 at 12:21 AM

    oh gosh Kate, this picture! Sofia is so beautiful and you are a hell of a photographer! xx

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  14. EricaFebruary 10, 2013 at 1:25 AM

    Each week the thumbnail of your image calls me, and this was no exception. Lovely image. So honest and true!

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  15. GFebruary 10, 2013 at 2:48 AM

    ive got a big thing for pictures of children not smiling. I LOVE THIS. x

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2013 at 5:32 AM

    beautiful words and beautiful baby :)

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  17. Harri DavisonFebruary 10, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    Amazing photograph as per usual. Really is beautiful..

    Harri x

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  18. oscarlucindaFebruary 11, 2013 at 2:40 AM

    Oh Kate. I am always in awe of your photos (and Erick's)...I haven't forgotten your email - it's just been such a busy few weeks. We're away right now, but when we get back next week I'll be able to start to get my head around things. I've missed being around these parts. Your blog is a beautiful place of inspiration for me x

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  19. Kandice BreinholtFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    oh, my. the stillness. it's perfect.

    she's a beauty.. and i'm in love the b&w conversion.

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  20. ElizabethMJaocbFebruary 11, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    beautiful photo and beautiful daughter. those eyes...be still my heart!

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  21. Steph @ this brown wrenFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    Oh she is heaven! And your words are so very beautiful. Your space is always one I adore visiting :) x

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  22. jodyFebruary 12, 2013 at 2:02 AM

    This portrait is simply beautiful! Love the black and white, her eyes are amazing.

    xo

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  23. Contemplating BeautyFebruary 13, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    ohmygosh, her face her hat, i love it!!! she's a prankster huh? playful?! funny?
    my girl always kept me rollin, she was a riot!

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  24. UnknownFebruary 17, 2013 at 1:11 AM

    oh kate - your words + her face = perfection xx

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  25. RonnieFebruary 17, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    TOO CUTE. I want to pinch those gorgeous cheeks of hers... :)
    Ronnie xo

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